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MINUTES
January 11, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent :
Also present:
Bums, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Otis ,
Garrett, Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
1. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2004 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board approved the minutes from the December 14,
2004 meeting.
Mr. Bums moved;
Mr. Higday seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To approve the minutes from the December
14, 2004 Englewood Water and Sewer
Board Meeting.
Bums, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Otis,
Garrett, Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
None
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2. SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENT #159.
A request was made by the Southgate Sanitation District representing the owner, Tim
Hester, for inclusion of Supplement #159 consisting of a parcel totaling 2.5 acres into the
Southgate Sanitation District. This is vacant land zoned R-4. The proposed use is to
erect a single-family home with construction beginning December, 2004. No changes in
zoning or use are anticipated. The legal is attached as Exhibit "A." The property is
located between Belleview and Powers, west of Quebec in Greenwood Village
Mr. Burns moved;
Mr. Higday seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
2. WATER RIGHTS ISSUES.
To recommend Council approval of
Southgate Supplement #159 submitted by
Southgate Sanitation District for Tim Hester
for inclusion of 2.5 acres to erect a single
family home .
Burns, Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Otis ,
Garrett , Bradshaw, Habenicht
None
None
Mr. Fonda discussed having David Hill, Englewood's water rights attorney, appear at
future meetings to discuss current and upcoming water rights issues. The Board
requested that Mr. Hill appear at a future meeting. Gray Clark requested Mr. Hill submit
a brief summary of the issues to be discussed.
3 . LETTER FROM DOUGLAS BENEVENTO OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
-"WATER PROTECTION ADRIFT."
The Board received a letter from Douglas Benevento , from the State of Colorado , to Greg
Moore, Editor of The Denver Post. Mr. Benevento expressed his strong objections to an
article that appeared in the Sunday, December 19 story in The Denver Post, "Water
protection adrift." Stu noted that some items appearing in the article were misleading.
4 . WATER HARDNESS .
Current hard water conditions were discussed. Stu discussed using various water
diversions for blending water to improve water hardness in the Englewood system.
5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Water Rate Structures as an Economic Tool:
The Board received an article discussing various rate structures in water utilities in the
West. John Gallagher of Black and Veatch was interviewed for the article, who was
Englewood's consultant for the City's most recent sewer rate increase .
Residents a Drain on Aquifers:
An article, "Residents a drain on aquifers," appeared in the November 8, 2004 Denver
Post. Planners are concerned about dropping water levels in the Highlands Ranch and
Castle Rock areas .
Bellevue homeowner stuck with $10,000 water bill:
An article, "Bellevue homeowner stuck with $10,000 water bill," appeared in the
December 8, 2004 Seattle Times. A homeowner was faced with a $10,000 water bill
resulting from a leaking hose running to a boat lift. The City of Bellevue will not be
adjusting the bill, but are allowing the bill to be paid in installments.
Family displaced for 5 months after sewer backup:
A story appeared on the December 8, 2004 9News, "Family displaced for 5 months after
sewer backup ." The news story was about a family who just moved back into their home
after sewage backed up and flooded their basement while they were on vacation. The
home is located on a border of several sewer districts. The insurance company and the
South Englewood Sanitation District are litigating the issue.
Pharmaceutical Compounds and Personal Care Products:
The Board received an attachment discussing personal care products and pharmaceutical
compounds in drinking water supplies. Studies are being conducted to note resulting
health effects .
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
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The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
in the Community Development Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Acting Recording Secretary